An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Google Ads + Dropbox
Create or append text files on Dropbox for new Google Ads leads
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Ads and Dropbox
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
Categories
Google Ads and Dropbox can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Ads
New Lead Form Entry (Legacy) in Google Ads
Triggers whenever a new lead is created from a Lead Form Extension.
Then this action happens in Dropbox
Create or Append to Text File in Dropbox
Adds a new line to an existing text file, or creates a file if it doesn't exist.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create or append text files on Dropbox for new Google Ads leads.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Ads and Dropbox to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Ads to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Ads account, using Google Ads credentials.
Connect Dropbox to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Dropbox account, using Dropbox credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Google Ads
Choose the following trigger: New Lead Form Entry (Legacy) (Triggers whenever a new lead is created from a Lead Form Extension.).
Then set up an Action for Dropbox
Choose this action: Create or Append to Text File (Adds a new line to an existing text file, or creates a file if it doesn't exist.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Ads and Dropbox.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Create or append text files on Dropbox for new Google Ads leads!
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Apps you need
Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) is an advertising platform by Google, used to advertise on Google search, Youtube, and other websites.
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